penumbra

Meanings

• noun

  The shaded area outside the complete shadow of an opaque object, especially an astronomical body.

  - "The penumbra of the moon during a lunar eclipse is a faintly illuminated area."
  - "The penumbra of the Earth casts a slight shadow on the moon during a solar eclipse."

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Pronunciation

1. /pəˈnʌmbɹə/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

grey area , outskirt , periphery

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with penumbra
umbra , mira , hira , nirvana , vana , firma , firana

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Variants

List of all variants of penumbra that leads to same result
penumbra , penumbrae , penumbral , penumbras

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'penumbra', meaning 'shade' or 'shadow'.

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Trivia

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1. The penumbra of the Earth is the cause of the 'Earth's shadow' during a lunar eclipse.

2. The term 'penumbra' is derived from the Latin word 'penumbra', meaning 'shadow' or 'shade'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Umbra: The completely shadowed area outside the illuminated part of an astronomical body.

2. Eclipse: An astronomical event where one celestial body passes in front of another, causing a partial or total obscuration.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'penumbra' is often used metaphorically to describe ambiguous or uncertain situations or ideas. In art, it can refer to the subtle shading and tonal variations used to create depth and volume.

How to Memorize "penumbra"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a partially eclipsed moon or sun, with the penumbra being the area around the edge that is only partially shaded.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'penumbra' with the idea of subtle shading or ambiguity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'penumbra: partially eclipsed, not completely shaded'.

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